Teacher of Art & Photography

Uxbridge High School; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a passionate Art Teacher dedicated to fostering student growth and engagement. This role emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment, where every student can thrive. As part of a vibrant community, you will benefit from competitive salaries, opportunities for career progression, and a commitment to staff wellbeing. Join a forward-thinking school that values positivity, respect, and determination, and play a key role in shaping the future of its students while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension scheme

Opportunities for career progression

Welcoming and inclusive environment

Early finish on Fridays

Long service awards

Private health care

Family friendly policies

Meals before parents' evenings

Recruitment bonus for referrals

Staff events

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status/PGCE or working towards it is essential.
• Evidence of continuing professional development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example with outstanding classroom practice.
• Ensure meaningful and engaging learning for all students.

Skills

Successful teaching experience

Imaginative and effective teaching

Data manipulation and electronic record maintenance

Teaching all ability groups

Knowledge of national curriculum delivery and assessment

Maintaining high levels of student engagement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status/PGCE

First Degree

Further Degree

Job description

Establishment: Uxbridge High School Location: The Greenway, Uxbridge UB8 2PR Salary: £36,413 - £53,994 Main/Upper Pay Scale ( Outer London Weighting) Department: Art Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5

Closing Date:06/05/2025 12:00 Interview Date: - Start Date: September 2025

Additional Information

Establishment: Uxbridge High School Location: The Greenway, Uxbridge UB8 2PR Salary: £36,413 - £53,994 Main/Upper Pay Scale ( Outer London Weighting) Department: Art Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5 Closing Date:06/05/2025 12:00 Interview Date: - Start Date: September 2025

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: MPS/UPS Outer London

The Role

OurSchool

Uxbridge High School is a vibrant, forward-thinking school that celebrates the academic, social, and emotional growth of each student. We take pride in our diverse, committed student body, supportive staff, and strong relationships with the wider community. As a truly comprehensive and multicultural school, we embody the spirit of modern Britain, valuing every child's unique journey and success.

Uxbridge High School Academy Trust believes in creating an environment that allows employees to be at their best. This is known by the community as our gold standard. Our commitment to our people, how we value and treat staff is set in ourPeople Strategy.

What we’re looking for:

A Art Teacher who leads by example, with outstanding classroom practice and professionalism. A passion for placing students at the heart of the curriculum, ensuring their learning is meaningful and engaging. A teacher driven to make a difference, committed to overcoming barriers and enabling every student to achieve exceptional progress. A team player dedicated to personal development and working collaboratively with colleagues.

Benefits of Joining Uxbridge High School:

Competitive salary and pension scheme.

Opportunities for career progression and leadership roles within the department.

A welcoming and inclusive environment that values wellbeing and promotes work-life balance.

Join a school that is committed to the PROUD TO MAKE SUCCESS HAPPEN, values of positivity respect, open mindedness, uniqueness and determination. We believe that success can only come through a close partnership between dedicated staff, confident students, supportive parents and a committed Board of Trustees.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Other

Early finish on Fridays (our students are dismissed at 1.00 pm)

Five annual INSET days with TOIL days for twilight INSET which gives staff longer Christmas and Easter holidays.

July start for Early Careers Teachers, paid induction for new starters and paid duties.

Long service awards.

Meals before parents' evenings and late school events.

Recruitment bonus for referring new colleagues.

Staff events: Christmas lunch and end of year event, sport Fridays.

We have excellent spacious facilities and excellent IT equipment.

We offer a private health care.

We support the work life balance and have family friendly policies.

Qualifications

Qualification Title

Grade

Qualified Teacher Status/PGCE or working towards Essential

Evidence of continuing and recent professional development Essential

Further Degree Desirable

First Degree Essential

Skills

Successful teaching experience at either school(s) or on main teaching practice. Essential

Ability to be an imaginative and effective teacher and to relate well to children. Essential

Ability to manipulate data and to access and maintain electronic records and reports. Essential

Ability to teach all ability groups, meeting the needs of all students including those with SEN. Essential

To have an updated knowledge of the delivery and assessment of the national curriculum. Essential

Ability to maintain high levels of student engagement. Essential

Experience

Track record of good or outstanding teaching. Essential

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

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Uxbridge High School
The Greenway
Uxbridge
Middlesex
UB8 2PR